MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,763 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust tailpipe missing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust tailpipe missing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
FRONT BRAKE PADS NEED CHECKING
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE & CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?
Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V180 BFE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 125,228 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 208 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V180 BFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz 208 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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V180 BFE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 10 January 2000.
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